School Bus Technician

CENTRAL GARAGE; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, dental

Missouri PSRS retirement

Paid holidays

PTO 15 days

Vacation 10 days

Employee assistance

HSA

Job summary

Special School District Saint Louis County in St. Louis, MO, is seeking a School Bus Technician to inspect, repair, and service district buses and vehicles. You will perform preventive maintenance and diagnostics on engines, brakes, steering, and electrical systems, and complete required inspections.

The role runs Monday–Friday, 9:30 AM–6 PM at 5500 N. Hanley, with duties including documentation of work to meet district and state requirements. Equal opportunity employer; benefits available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• State Vehicle Inspector certification required (within 6 months).
• General knowledge of diesel engines, brakes and transmissions required.
• Missouri State Inspector's License required (within 6 months).
• CDL with passenger endorsement preferred (within 6 months).
• School Bus ASE certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair, and service SSD buses and vehicles.
• Perform preventive maintenance and complex diagnostics and repairs.
• Complete state inspections and respond to road service calls.
• Document work to meet district, state, and federal requirements.

Skills

Diesel engines

Brakes

Transmission

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

State Vehicle Inspector certification

Missouri State Inspector's License

Missouri CDL with passenger endorsement

School Bus ASE certification

Job description

Special School District Saint Louis County CENTRAL GARAGE - St. Louis, Missouri Open in Google Maps

School Bus Technician

Special School District Saint Louis County CENTRAL GARAGE - St. Louis, Missouri Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Special School District of St. Louis County Missouri

Job Details

Job ID: 5268909
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Oct 08, 2025 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

School Bus Technician

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At Special School District (SSD), School Bus Technicians help ensure students travel safely each day by maintaining the vehicles that transport them. In this role, you will inspect, repair, and service District buses and vehicles, performing everything from preventive maintenance to complex diagnostics and repairs on engines, brakes, steering, and electrical systems. You will also complete state inspections, respond to road service calls, and document all work to meet district, state, and federal requirements.

You will collaborate with other team members, use a range of tools and shop equipment, and follow safety procedures that keep our fleet running reliably. By keeping our buses road-ready, you help SSD carry out its mission of empowering students to excel to their greatest potential.

Bus Technicians work Monday through Friday, 9:30 AM to 6 PM at 5500 N. Hanley, St. Louis, MO 63134.

Special School District serves nearly 25,000 students and employs over 5,700 staff in St. Louis County. With core values of equity, commitment, and collaboration, the District's mission is to support and empower students of all learning abilities to excel to their greatest potential. SSD staff thrive in a culture deeply committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.

Special School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law. To request an ADA Accommodation, please contact our Director of ADA and Accessibility for Staff at 314-989-8299. For TTY, contact RelayMO711 or 1-800-735-2966.

Posting open until:filled

Salary

• $25 - $30/hr, based on experience

Experience & Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• State Vehicle Inspector certification required (must obtain within 6 months of employment)
• Overall general knowledge of diesel engines, brakes, and transmission required
• Valid Class B CDL (commercial driver's license) preferred (must obtain within 6 months of employment)
• School Bus ASE certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years experience as a mechanic or school bus maintenance preferred

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Missouri State Inspector's License required (must obtain within 6 months of employment)
• Missouri Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a passenger endorsement preferred (must obtain within 6 months of employment)

Calendar

• 12-month

Benefits

• Group benefit plans for medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
• Enrollment in Missouri Public School Retirement Systems
• Paid holidays
• 15 PTO days per year
• 10 vacation days accrued annually
• Employee assistance program
• Healthcare spending account

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $25 to $30 Hourly

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Maintenance

Support Staff > Transportation

Job Requirements

• At least 5 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Special School District Human Resources
• 12110 Clayton Road
• Town & Country, Missouri 63131
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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